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Unexpected Fate
Part #1 of "Hope Town" series by Harper Sloan
Contemporary / Romance
Have you ever felt like you were living your life for a future that was predetermined? Like there was some bigger picture you just prayed you would someday see clearly? That picture has been crystal clear to me since I was old enough to recognize it for just what it was. Or I should say recognize him for who he was. I’ve loved Cohen Cage since I was a small child. He’s been my everything for the last twenty-two years. I’ve loved him through every girlfriend he’s ever brought home. Through his college years and then mine. I’ve loved him through two deployments. And ever since the day I told him how I felt, he’s acted like I’m a stranger. My name is Danielle Reid, and it’s time for me to get my man. Our future is an unexpected fate, and no matter what our parents, siblings, and friends say…it’s going to be worth every second of the fight to make it happen.
The Unexpected Everything
Morgan Matson
Young Adult
Andie had it all planned out. When you are a politician’s daughter who’s pretty much raised yourself, you learn everything can be planned or spun, or both. Especially your future. Important internship? Check. Amazing friends? Check. Guys? Check (as long as we’re talking no more than three weeks).
But that was before the scandal. Before having to be in the same house with her dad. Before walking an insane number of dogs. That was before Clark and those few months that might change her whole life. Because here’s the thing—if everything’s planned out, you can never find the unexpected. And where’s the fun in that?
From This Day
Nora Roberts
Fiction / Suspense / Fantasy
AN UNEXPECTED DILEMMAWhen B. J. Clark, the young and pretty manager of the Lakeside Inn, met the new owner, Taylor Reynolds, she was fully prepared to dislike him. For she feared-with good reason-that he planned to transform her sleepy old hotel into a resort for jet-setters. That sparks should fly between them was inevitable. But that these should be fanned by a mutual passion was not in her plans. Against all reason B.J. found herself torn between her professional antagonism and her growing attraction to the man she had sworn to despise.
Less of a Stranger
Nora Roberts
Fiction / Suspense / Fantasy
An exhilarating story of passion\'s unexpected twists and turns from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME Megan Miller didn\'t put her own dreams on hold to run the family amusement park just to have some arrogant, sports car-driving, California businessman take it all away. Plus, Joyland Amusement Park is her grandfather\'s life—and he\'s all Megan has left in the world.But David "Katch" Katcherton isn\'t used to taking no for an answer. And the more Megan resists him on all fronts, the more Katch wants her—but not just for fun and games...
True Betrayals
Nora Roberts
Fiction / Suspense / Fantasy
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers a thrilling story of family secrets and unexpected passions, set against the high-stakes world of championship thoroughbred racing… Kelsey Byden always believed that her mother was dead. But now, after all this time, she has discovered the truth: Naomi Chadwick is still alive—after spending years in prison for the murder of her lover. Now, at Naomi’s Virginia horse farm, Kelsey is trying to sort out a lifetime of deception—and her feelings about her mother. The bonds of love can be fragile...as Kelsey learned from her recently ended marriage. But as the two women rebuild their relationship—and Kelsey finds herself swept into an unsettling new romance—she must decide once and for all who she can trust, and who threatens to betray her...
Awaken To Pleasure
Nalini Singh
Paranormal Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Romance
"WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO MARRYING ME?" The proposal was as unexpected as her feelings for the man whose dark good looks rivaled an even darker past. Painful experience screamed that Taylor Reid should run far and fast from Jackson Santorini. But keeping custody of her brother meant becoming her former boss's bride. And giving Jackson a baby. Despite his powerful size and presence, Jackson had been wounded. . . deeply. . . by a woman. Yet he'd protected her at a personal cost, if his restrained ardor in deference to her virginal apprehension was one indication. Suddenly, for Jackson's sake, Taylor wanted to replace pain with pleasure. Only, she'd never imagined what sensations--and secrets--she would awaken. . . .
Nothing Lasts Forever
Sidney Sheldon
Literature & Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers / Children's Books
Three young doctors-their hopes, their dreams, their unexpected desires. . . Dr. Paige Taylor: She swore it was euthanasia, but when Paige inherited a million dollars from a patient, the D. A. called it murder. Dr. Kat Hunter: She vowed never to let another man too close again-until she accepted the challenge of a deadly bet. Dr. Honey Taft: To make it in medicine, she knew she'd need something more than the brains God gave her. Racing from the life-and-death decisions of a big major hospital to the tension-packed fireworks of a murder trial, Nothing Lasts Forever lays bare the ambitions and fears of healers and killers, lovers and betrayers.
Unexpected
Part #2 of "Reverse Harem Story" series by Rebecca Royce
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Romance
Everything has to end some time, even dreams coming true on vacation. We all knew, you know. We knew we had to go back to school—the guys to their frat and me? Well, I had my dorm, my friends, and…well, math and science waiting for me. It will be just like it was before, and I did all right then.
Before.
Before the fire.
Before New York.
Before laughing together.
Before Maven, Chance, and Banyan.
Before…everything.
I’m Giovanna Amsel, and no matter how I look at our story, I know we never expected what came next.
Completely Unexpected Tales: Tales of the Unexpected. More Tales of the Unexpected
Roald Dahl
Children's Books / Literature & Fiction / Short Stories
Contains:
◦ Dip in the Pool
◦ Edward the Conqueror
◦ Galloping Foxley
◦ Genesis and Catastrophe
◦ Georgy Porgy
◦ Lamb to the Slaughter
◦ Man From the South
◦ Mr. Botibol
◦ Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat
◦ My Lady Love, My Dove
◦ Neck
◦ Nunc Dimittis
◦ Parson's Pleasure
◦ Poison
◦ Royal Jelly
◦ Skin
◦ Taste
◦ The Butler
◦ The Hitchhiker
◦ The Landlady
◦ The Sound Machine
◦ The Umbrella Man
◦ The Way Up to Heaven
◦ Vengeance is Mine Inc.
◦ William and Mary
Take a pinch of unease. Stir it into a large dollop of the macabre, add a generous helping of dark and stylish wit, garnish with the bizarre and what do you have?
Roald Dahl at his brilliant, hypnotizing best, cooking up some of the most unusual stories ever told. Here in one volume are *Tales of the Unexpected* and *More Tales of the Unexpected*, making this a superb compendium of vengeance, surprise and dark delight.
An Unexpected Song
Iris Johansen
Romance / Literature & Fiction / Suspense
Published for the first time in hardcover, here is New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen’s classic novel of unforgettable romance and unrelenting suspense–a ravishing thriller of a woman with a secret irresistibly drawn into the glittering world of a famous man whose past may be murder….
Taking the stage that evening, Daisy Justine had no idea that she was auditioning for her life. Watching from the darkness beyond the footlights was the world-famous composer Jason Hayes. The reclusive genius was seeking a new star to play the tragic heroine in his latest work, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello.
From the moment he heard her sing, Jason knew he’d found the star he’d been searching for his whole life. But coaxing her from Geneva to the bright lights of Broadway wasn’t going to be easy. For she’d made a promise to another man that she couldn’t break–nor disclose to anyone, not even Jason.
Jason has only two weeks to change Daisy’s mind. But the closer he gets to her, the closer danger comes. For there’s more than just artistic temperament behind Jason’s legendary seclusion. He, too, is harboring a secret, stalked by a killer who’s followed him for decades. Now he’ll do anything to protect Daisy from the greatest threat of all–herself. Daisy’s determined to catch the ruthless sociopath who’ll stop at nothing to ruin their lives. And she’s baiting the trap with the one victim the killer can’t resist.
Chance Developments: Unexpected Love Stories
Alexander McCall Smith
Mystery & Thrillers / Literature & Fiction / Children's Books
It is said that a picture may be worth a thousand words but an old photograph can inspire many more. In this beguiling book, Alexander McCall Smith casts his eye over five chanced-upon photographs from the era of black-and-white photography and imagines the stories behind them. Who were those people, what were their stories, why are they smiling, what made them sad? What emerges are surprising and poignant tales of love and friendship in a variety of settings - an estate in the Highlands of Scotland, a travelling circus in Canada, an Australian gold-mining town, a village in Ireland, and the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Some will find joy and fulfilment - others would prefer happier endings. Each of them, though, will find love, and that is ultimately what matters.
Unexpected Rush
Part #11 of "Play by Play" series by Jaci Burton
Romance / Contemporary
**In the new Play-By-Play novel by the *New York Times* bestselling author of *All Wound Up*, a football hot shot and his best friend’s sister are breaking all the rules.
All the Right Moves**
For Barrett Cassidy, playing defense for the Tampa Hawks is a dream come true. And now he may have discovered his dream woman. Harmony Evans, once the sweet, gawky teenage sister of his best friend and teammate has grown into a smart, gorgeous woman with moves he finds hard to resist. But he knows he can’t get involved with his best friend’s sister—it’s guy code.
Harmony has always gone after what she wants with single-minded determination, from her independence to her education to her career in social work. She never expected her youthful crush on Barrett to develop into something deeper. And she’s not about to let some ridiculous man rules or her brother stand in her way.
When the chemistry is this combustible, lines tend to get crossed. And when Barrett and Harmony’s secret gets out, it just might be game over...
Unexpected Blessings
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction
The new blockbuster from one of the world’s greatest storytellers continues the legacy of A Woman of Substance.
The great-grandaughters of Emma Harte, the heroine of A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE and EMMA'S SECRET, follow in her legendary footsteps…
Evan Hughes, Emma's American great-grandaughter, is trying to integrate into the powerful Harte family. She is caught between her estranged parents, her new family, and new love. Meanwhile a dangerous enemy hovers in the background.
Tessa Longden, Evan's cousin, is battling her husband for custody of their daughter, Adele. When Adele suddenly goes missing, Tessa seeks her sister Linnet's help.
Linnet O'Neill, the most brilliant businesswoman of the four great-granddaughters, is the natural heir to her mother, Paula. But her glittering future at the helm of the vast Harte empire means many sacrifices.
India Standish, the traditionalist in the family, falls in love with a famous British artist from a working-class background. Madly in love, India is determined to marry him.
When Evan discovers letters from Emma Harte to her grandmother, the story is swept back to the 1950s. But it is the revelations in Emma's letters to her grandmother that give Evan a new perspective and help to set her free from her own past.
This latest dramatic story in the on-going saga of an extraordinary family dynasty is full of love, passion and jealousy and is Barbara Taylor Bradford at her inimitable best.
What Dreams May Come
Richard Matheson
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Horror / Mystery & Thrillers
A LOVE THAT TRANSCENDS HEAVEN AND HELL What happens to us after we die? Chris Nielsen had no idea, until an unexpected accident cut his life short, separating him from his beloved wife, Annie. Now Chris must discover the true nature of life after death. But even Heaven is not complete without Annie, and when tragedy threatens to divide them forever, Chris risks his very soul to save Annie from an eternity of despair. Richard Matheson's powerful tale of life---and love---after death was the basis for the Oscar-winning film starring Robin Williams.
The Unpredictable Way of Falling
Part #2 of "Unexpected" series by Jessica Sorensen
Young Adult / Fantasy / Contemporary
There is an alternate cover/title edition for this ASIN here.
Up until a few days ago, Ensley thought her life was ordinary. But she’s quickly learning that nothing is what it seems. That evil lurks everywhere. And she can either run or fight back.
Luckily, Ensley isn’t alone. She has friends who care about her. And maybe, just maybe, Carter.
Carter can’t stop thinking about Ensley. So when he learns her life is in danger, he rushes to warn her. But he has to make her trust him, which means confessing the truth and fighting back against the evil that controls his life.
Unexpected Encounters of a Draconic Kind and Other Stories
Beka Gremikova
Encounters. Whether with magic or science, expected or unexpected, they can change our minds, our destinies, even our world... In this collection of twenty-two short tales, journey across multiple genres alongside various characters, including: ~ a mother who gathers dragon scales to provide for her family despite a perilous jungle and her own self-doubt; ~ a young half-human, half-mermaid girl on the search for her father with murderous soldiers on her heels; ~ an opera singer-turned-ghost-hunter attempting to thwart a Phantom who just won't stop interfering with her act; ~ a family at risk of losing their humanity to the Moon as its magic wreaks a monstrous change within them; ~ and an alien on a rescue mission to save her best friend's children from those who wish them harm. Full of comedy and tragedy, heartache and hope, monsters and magic, these stories are an...
The Unexpected Wife
Jess Michaels
Romance / Historical Fiction / Ebooks
The first in a new series by 10 time USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels Although Celeste Montgomery was forced into a marriage a year ago, her husband is more often gone than home and she is living a quiet life. Until investigator Owen Gregory shows up at her home to tell her some outrageous news: Her husband has been murdered...and he was also a bigamist, making her the third of three wives. Owen Gregory was hired to investigate Celeste's husband, but he never thought it would lead him here, to this beautiful woman whose life he just shattered. Once he determines she couldn't be the murderer, he asks her to join him in London, in the hopes she can help him solve the crime. Now they must navigate two other wives, a broken-hearted brother and a duke who keeps poking his nose in as they work to determine who killed Erasmus Montgomery. Not to mention the intense feelings and passionate desires growing between them....
Unexpected Love (New Beginnings Book 2)
Margaret Daley
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers / Religion & Spirituality
Dedicated to her high schoolers with special needs, Sadie Spencer was determined to get help for her work program even if it meant she had to be creative to find a way to talk to Andrew Knight who owned a large company that would be a perfect place for her students. She bid on him in a bachelor auction and won a date with him. She was excited she would have a chance to convince him to hire one of her students. But she soon realized that God had His reasons for bringing them together.
Experience had taught Andrew that he didn't need anyone in his life, including God. Until Sadie began to show the successful businessman how much he had to offer her students. But though the walls he'd built around his heart were slowly crumbling, would he ever find the courage to make peace with God so that he could be not only Sadie's hero . . . but her husband?
Thirst
Part #1 of "Unexpected Attraction" series by Jaylen Florian
Teasing was all it was ever supposed to be…On summer break from his graduate studies at the university, Kirk is surrounded by irresistible and enticing men when he lands some temporary jobs off campus. But all Kirk can really do is flirt with these guys. They might be quite rowdy, macho, and playful, especially at the neighborhood pub where Kirk works as a bar back during the late night shift. Ultimately, however, they're not attracted to other men.Or are they…?One thing is certain for Kirk. He desperately needs big life changes and a fresh start. Burned out from being overly devoted to his studies, as well as being financially strained and extremely lonely, he feels rock-bottom empty.Read today to discover whether Kirk, against all odds, finds that one of the men, once considered hopelessly out of reach, might offer him surprising fulfillment. "Thirst," the first book in the Unexpected Attraction series, contains passionate and mature romantic themes, and can be read as a stand alone story.
An Unexpected Amish Romance (The Amish Bachelors Book 5)
Part #5 of "The Amish Bachelors" series by Patricia Davids
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Paranormal
New beginnings. New job. New love?Amish Bachelors are full of surprises…After a broken engagement, Helen Zook is embracing her independence–starting with a new job working for carpenter Mark Bowman. Sparks fly as Helen immediately butts heads with her handsome yet gruff boss, whose complicated past makes him hesitant to plant roots in Bowmans Crossing. But Helen’s eccentric aunt and a matchmaking basset hound have their own plans for Helen and Mark’s future…
The Unexpected Way of Falling in Love
Part #1 of "Unexpected" series by Jessica Sorensen
Young Adult / Fantasy / Contemporary
There are alternate cover editions for this ASIN here and here.
I've had a crush on my best friend's brother for years. Which wouldn't be a problem, if he wasn't such a cocky jerk.
It's okay, though. My crush is based on shallowness, a simple attraction, so my heart isn't at risk of getting broken.
Well, that is until my best friend decides she needs to teach her brother a lesson and take his cockiness down a notch. Her plan: I'll get Carter to fall in love with me and then break his heart. At first I'm not fully on board with her plan, not only because it seems cruel, but I also highly doubt Carter will fall in love with me.
But then Carter does something that pushes me over the edge and I decide to go through with it.
Not only does the plan work, but Carter ends up being different from the cocky jerk I thought he was. At least I think so.
But not everything is as it seems.
Carter has secrets too. Secrets that could ruin my life.
Suddenly, I'm not sure who's playing who anymore.
Please note: this is a romance suspense with a drop of mystery.
Longing (Unexpected Attraction)
Jaylen Florian
It was only supposed to be physical… Two tough and formidable men attempt a casual understanding and freewheeling approach to male bonding and friendship. They begin to hook up, now and then, no strings attached. But when sparks extend beyond the bedroom, these lonely men are challenged to the breaking point by their magnetic attraction to one another. Both have rigorous job demands and they struggle with their secrets and futures. Pierre's electrifying career seems to be soaring, but he's confined by a professional bad boy persona at odds with his true nature. He's rich and becoming famous, but he has untapped creative interests not satisfied by his life on the road and scripted fights in televised arenas. Matthew, stung from past betrayal, had lost any interest in pursuing other men. He has bigger priorities than intimacy, anyway. He's being considered for a promotion to detective sergeant on the police force, and besides dedicating himself to the safety of his community, he's absolutely devoted to his father and his dog, who completely depend on him. "Longing" is a friend to lovers male romance novel. It features dynamic and impressive men convinced they can never love each other with all-embracing hearts. Read now to join them on their quests toward meaningful joy and fulfillment.
Their Unexpected Babies
Louisa Heaton
Romance
From irresistible attraction...To ready-made family! After her best friend agrees to be her surrogate, Dr. Leah Hudson's dream of being a mom is finally coming true! But throwing caution to the wind for one night with sexy Dr. Ben Willoughby has shocking consequences...Leah's pregnant! Now with two babies depending on her, Leah must push her feelings for committed bachelor Ben aside, unless he proves that Leah and the babies can depend on him."Ms. Heaton has delivered a heartfelt and riveting read in this book...the romance was sweet and heart-warming.... However is was the epilogue that wrapped this story up nicely, as the hero and heroine are so happy together and have so much to celebrate." Harlequin Junkie on Saving the Single Dad Doc"Pregnant with his Royal Twins is a courageous tale of the beauty of acceptance, the power of love and the ability to hope. Wrapped inside an unusual fairytale fantasy that makes it no less...
Unexpected Lessons in Love
Lucy Dillon
Romance / Fiction
From the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of Where the Light Gets in and All I Ever Wanted'Real, heart-breaking - I loved it' Katie FfordeWhat happens when 'I do' turns into 'I don't know'?Jeannie always wanted to fall in love, and now she's finally got the whirlwind romance she dreamed of. Dan's gorgeous, he's a successful young vet, and he flew her to New York and proposed on Brooklyn Bridge. Jeannie has to remind herself this is actually her life. It seems too perfect, too magical, to be real. Yet it is.But now she's on her way to the wedding she can't shake off the tight sensation crushing her chest. Is it just nerves . . . or is this all happening a bit too fast?Jeannie has one last chance to shout, 'Stop!' But just as she grabs it, a twist of fate throws everything she knows into the air like confetti. What Jeannie learns about Dan, about her own heart, and...
Unexpected Christmas Joy
Gabrielle Meyer
Holiday matchmakers are full of surprises...Her surprise inheritancecould make them a family.It's a plot twist actress Kate LeClair never anticipated: becoming guardian to toddler triplets. But with guidance from experienced single dad Jacob Dawson, she and the boys can move on by Christmas. Pastor Jacob can't ask Kate to swap stage lights for small-town Minnesota—even if he's falling for her. But these tiny matchmakers might prove she's found the only role she really wants...
Unexpected Partners
Michelle Larkin
After she’s abducted and barely escapes with her life, Dr. Chloe Maddox joins the Boston Police Department as a behavioral profiler. Her sole objective is to solve her own case. The only thing standing in her way is she has no memory of what happened. When she locks eyes with the man who murdered her lover and left her for dead, the past comes flooding back.
Detective Dana Blake is still mourning the death of her wife. When she discovers Chloe’s abductor is the same serial killer who took her wife’s life, she insists on protecting her. Both women are caught off guard by their developing attraction as they build their case, on the run from a clever sociopath. Danger lurks behind every corner, and a killer is intent on recapturing his prey. Except this time, he has his eye on Dana, too.
The Unbearable Heaviness of Remembering
Part #5 of "Unexpected Enlightenment" series by L. Jagi Lamplighter
Rachel Griffin Knows a Secret Everyone Else Has Forgotten... ...She has discovered she has an older sister named Amber, who was stolen-away as a baby. Nobody but Rachel remembers her—not even their parents. Rachel is determined to find Amber and restore her to the family. But how? She doubts it will be as easy as overhearing the name Rumpelstiltskin. Meanwhile, Rachel has bigger problems. Wild fey have invaded the campus. If they so much as bewitch even one more student, Roanoke Academy will be forced to close its doors. Rachel and her friends must solve this menace before the academy cancels more classes or, worse, the Year of the Dragon Ball! But she has hope—if she can keep the school open—because, as Rachel's late grandmother told her, Masquerade balls are a time of wonder...when anything is possible.
An Unexpected Amish Proposal
Rachel J. Good
Sometimes love is found in the most unexpected places—as three blessed men will discover in Rachel J. Good's heartwarming Amish romance series, set in a bustling Pennsylvania community . . . When an organic farm causes rents to skyrocket at the Valley Green Farmer's Market, Fern Blauch's family baked goods stand is driven to the edge of eviction. . . . Until a mysterious temporary reprieve. Fern is confused when she discovers the benefactor is barbecued chicken stand owner—and her longtime crush—Gideon Hartzler. She's grateful, but pridefully tells him she intends to pay him back. If only she can find a new place to sell her wares . . . To stay competitive, and help as many others as he can, Gideon expands his stand to provide full meals—including dessert. That's where Fern comes in. As the two work long hours, side-by-side, business booms—and so does their attraction. Still, the demands of caring for aging...
Unexpected Magic: Collected Stories
Diana Wynne Jones
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Young Adult / Children's Books
Master storyteller Diana Wynne Jones presents a riveting collection of unpredictable tales, including:
A cat tells how the kindhearted wizard she owns is suddenly called upon to defeat a horrific Beast.
When Anne has mumps, her drawings come to life, and she must protect her home from them
Four children become involved in the intrigue surrounding an innocent prince, an evil count, and a brave outlaw.
These fifteen stories and one novella will enchant, startle, and surprise!
Unexpected
Terry Aspinall
John is in a great relationship with his partner until the day she disappears. His friends and the locals turn against him, thinking that he has done something wrong. Luckily he befriends somebody who takes him for who he is. However, he is in for a shock and an ending that he did not expect.I see a burger joint around the corner. I turn on that corner and I head towards the drive thru. I start to pull up to the microphone so they can take my order. I get up to the microphone and I order some hamburgers and fries and some chicken nuggets.The guy, I hear at the microphone, he tells me to pull up to the drive thru window. I slowly pull up to the drive thru window and look at that window. The window is so big someone can fit through it. I turn off my car, thinking it will be awhile. I see there are no customers in the restaurant part of the place. I start to feel weird. Just that quick, a guy grabs me out of my car and pulls me through the drive thru window. I scream and struggle, but to no use. He sets me down on a chair, inside this restaurant.He says, “I need you to save my planet. You were meant to be here. This small town doesn’t really exist.” I look at him like; he has just grown two heads. I say, “Did you have to grab me like that; you scared the crap out of me. You’re lucky, I didn’t bring a long my baseball bat. I would have hit you.”
Paradon: An Unexpected Chronicle
Jordan W. & Alexander K.
Paradon: The Unexpected Chronicle follows the story of two brothers. Circumstances and unfortunate factors set these two on a collision course. This showdown will mark the end of the chronicle and a new beginning.SynopsisThis is a chronicle set in a world called Paradon. It is a tale of two brothers, Allan and Elis, the sons of a great king. The narrative begins with a massive battle that heavily impacts the world, including people’s mindsets and core values. The aftermath of war urges people towards a somewhat peaceful but uncertain future, and this is the world that the two brothers grow up in. But due to circumstances and the varied characters of the brothers, the two travel down different paths. These paths eventually lead them to clash with one another. Allan walks down a more positive and sanctioned path, groomed for power since birth, loved by his father and having lasting favour of the people. Elis takes a darker route and falls under wrong guidance. Elis’s perceptions are coloured by his own ambitions, and his father’s greater love for his brother. These trajectories carry Allan and Elis though childhood, their teenage years and into young adulthood, finally culminating in conflict. Throughout their experiences, Allan and Elis form friendships and make enemies. Intense battles signal endings and beginnings in the story, paving the way for further confrontation, shaping the young adulthoods of the brothers before their own collision with one another. Qualities such as friendship and love are valued and embraced in this story by the characters. However, qualities such as intrigue, jealousy, hatred compromise relationships between characters and further escalate tensions.Events lead to a final showdown between the two brothers, the main protagonists. This showdown decides their future and marks the end of the chronicle.
Unexpected (A Belinda & Bennett Short Story)
Amy Saunders
Mystery & Thrillers
A short story featuring characters from The Belinda & Bennett Mysteries. In this short, between events in Drive-Bye and Overkill, Belinda's grandmother pays her a visit, dropping a surprising piece of information about her grandfather. Includes a sample of Overkill, coming January 2015!Other Titles in This Series:Cliffhanger (Book One)Auf'd (Book Two)Drive-Bye (Book Three)Overkill (Book Four)Personal Shopper (A Short Story)
An Unexpected Detour to Paris
P.J. Lowry
While backpacking through Europe, Karen's only bag is stolen at a train station. That bag contained everything she needed to travel, including her passport. When a handsome gentlemen offers to assist her, Karen thinks it's good fortune but the man is also trying to help himself at the same time.It's October 31st, 1939, and Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" is being broadcast over the radio world. The Ables, people of the land type, in one apartment are listening to the show and believe its absolutely true. The Odums, white collar do-betters, are in the next apartment and think the whole thing is a gas. The Ables are preparing for escape, and the Odums are getting annoyed at each other's living habits. Then the Ables come over to help the Odums flee, and their paranoia gradually infects the white collar types, especially when the lights blackout. Both blue and white are afraid to their cores and flee into the night.
Unexpected Daddy: A Bad Boy Hockey Romance
Kincaid, Cass
Don't have one yet but I will, I just haven't got it written yet due to all the issues with Zon and trying to figure out why things aren't loading properly.
Unexpected Stories
Octavia E. Butler
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Two never-before-published stories from the archives of one of science fiction’s all-time masters
The novella “A Necessary Being” showcases Octavia E. Butler’s ability to create alien yet fully believable “others.” Tahneh’s father was a Hao, one of a dwindling race whose leadership abilities render them so valuable that their members are captured and forced to govern. When her father dies, Tahneh steps into his place, both chief and prisoner, and for twenty years has ruled without ever meeting another of her kind. She bears her loneliness privately until the day that a Hao youth is spotted wandering into her territory. As her warriors sharpen their weapons, Tahneh must choose between imprisoning the newcomer—and living the rest of her life alone.
The second story in this volume, “Childminder,” was commissioned by Harlan Ellison for his legendary (and never-published) anthology The Last Dangerous Visions™. A disaffected telepath connects with a young girl in a desperate attempt to help her harness her growing powers. But in the richly evocative fiction of Octavia E. Butler, mentorship is a rocky path, and every lesson comes at a price.
The Unexpected Heiress
Kaitlin O’Riley
Kaitlin O'Riley continues her charming series set in Victorian London, where the Hamilton sisters' bookshops are the perfect setting for romance to unfold . . . The latest American sensation to grace London's ballrooms, Meredith Rose Remington has beauty, wit—and a shocking secret. At her aunt's insistence, Meredith is posing as an oil heiress, but she is utterly destitute. In truth, Meredith would rather spend her time writing than trying to snag a wealthy husband. Yet the stranger who flirts so outrageously with her in Hamilton's Book Shoppe surpasses even the heroes of her vivid imagination . . . Phillip Sinclair, the Earl of Waverly, has seen ambitious heiresses come and go. Only the enchanting Meredith could make him curb his reckless ways and settle down. But jealous rivals and meddling gossips are far from the only obstacles that must be overcome if love is to secure a happy ending . . . Praise for...
The Bachelor's Unexpected Family
Lisa Carter
Second Chance Family Young widow Kristina Montgomery moves to Kiptohanock, Virginia, hoping it will give her and her teenage son, Gray, a fresh start. She longs for the peace and quiet only a small town can provide. But her plans are thwarted by her new neighbor, Canyon Collier, a former Coast Guard pilot and a crop duster. Gray is instantly drawn to the pilot and his teenage niece, Jade—and Kristina's not far behind. She and Canyon are soon bonding over parenting their charges and their spark becomes undeniable. Could it be that the spirited pilot is just what Kristina needs to teach her heart to soar again?
Life in Unexpected Places
Justin Van Winkle
Games / Role Playing Games / Gaming
Life is a grand adventure if you but take the time to step out and explore it.All the mirrors in the palace where the Princess lived had been instructed to never let her catch a glimpse of her own reflection. The Princess never went outside the Palace, and thus had no idea that she was ugly. In fact, she thought that she was quite beautiful. She had been told so by the Big Mirror in the dining room. The Big Mirror had a pretty red cherry wood frame, in which it could rotate. Every time the Princess approached, the Big Mirror would do a swift about-face, creaking a bit on its hinges, for it was rather old.
Unexpected Super Spy
Zanib Mian
Omar is back with a big mystery to solve in the second installment of this imaginative, highly-illustrated middle-grade series.When Omar hears that his family's favorite mosque is at risk of shutting down due to lack of funds, he knows he has to do something. And with the help of his best friend Charlie and another unlikely ally, a great idea is born—a school talent contest!Omar and his friends are super excited about their plan, that is until Omar's sister, Maryam, decides she and her friends are going to raise money, too, and the competition is on. The boys' talent show is a huge success but disaster strikes right at the end—all the money goes missing. Omar has no choice but to become a super spy to track down a foe much more wily than his sister.Omar's amazing imagination brings the second story in his adventures to life as he navigates more of life's ups and downs. From sibling brawls to speaking to the scary principal and becoming a...
Her Unexpected Hero--A Clean Romance
Cheryl Harper
Starting over...with her ex-fiancé's brother?Winter Kingfisher only wanted to protect the nature reserve in her hometown of Sweetwater, Tennessee. But after a political scandal lands her family on the front pages and costs Winter her PR job at the reserve, and her engagement, she needs to rebuild. Enter handsome Caleb Callaway, who's arrived to oversee a construction project meant to make amends of his own. Caleb was already part of Winter's past...can he also be her future?
My Unexpected Christmas Wedding
Rachael Stewart
In this How to Win a Monroe story by Rachael Stewart, could a fake engagement have these best friends heading to the altar—for a real Christmas wedding? "You want me to be your fake wife?" When my best friend Aiden Monroe proposes, all my foolish, youthful dreams come true. But the guarded bachelor only wants a temporary fiancée to appease his family. Still, after my recent breakup, spending the holidays with Aiden sounds ideal. We didn't expect our families' enthusiasm for our engagement... Or that we'd be hurtling towards a real Christmas wedding!From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.How to Win a MonroeBook 1: Off-Limits Fling with the HeiressBook 2: My Unexpected Christmas Wedding
The House of Unexpected Sisters
Alexander McCall Smith
Mystery & Thrillers / Literature & Fiction / Children's Books
Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi are approached by their part-time colleague, Mr. Polopetsi, with a troubling story: A woman, accused of being rude to a valued customer, has been wrongly dismissed from her job at an office furniture store. Never one to let an act of injustice go unanswered, Mma Ramotswe begins to investigate but soon discovers unexpected information that causes her to reluctantly change her views about the case.
Other surprises await our intrepid proprietress in the course of her inquiries. Mma Ramotswe is puzzled when she happens to hear of a local nurse named Mingie Ramotswe. She thought she knew everybody by the name of Ramotswe and that they were all related. Who is this mystery lady? Then she is alerted by Mma Potokwani that an unpleasant figure from her past has recently been spotted in town. Mma Ramotswe does her best to avoid the man, but it seems that he may have returned to Botswana specifically to seek her out. What could he want from her?
With the generosity and good humor that guide all her endeavors, Mma Ramotswe will untangle these questions for herself and for her loved ones, ultimately bringing to light important truths about friendship and family - both the one you're born with and the one you choose.
Their Unexpected Christmas Gift (The Stone Gap Inn Book 3)
Part #3 of "The Stone Gap Inn" series by Shirley Jump
Romance
She'd Given Up On Christmas Miracles, Until One Landed On His Doorstep...Vivian Winthrop is a brilliant lawyer, but family has never been on her to-do list. Until her baby niece is left at the Stone Gap Inn on Christmas Eve. Vivian is thrust into the role of mommy, a challenge she's completely unprepared for! Luckily, chef Nick Jackson is a natural with little Ellie. And if being near him stirs up delicious–and unexpected–feelings? Maybe a little Christmas magic could turn their holiday fling into something a little more permanent...
An Unexpected Love Volume 1
Casper Graham
Seven friends, seven different personalities. They work and play together, never actively searching for love. However, love comes when one least expects it to. Follow the love journey of these seven friends as they navigate their way through romantic and familial relationships, friendships, and everything else life throws their ways.Contains the stories:A Blessing in Disguise: Javier Gisbert and Hugo Romero are stuck in a hotel in Saint Louis due to a blizzard. It's cold outside, but their mutual lust at first sight keeps them warm and sated. Can they sustain their passion once they return home to San Francisco? Or will the heat fizzle away into nothingness?A Misunderstanding: Justin falls in love with Blake at first sight, but he discovers Blake already has someone special in mind. Blake is infatuated with Justin. Sadly, based on the conversation between Justin and his best friend Blake accidentally overhears, Justin is attracted to...
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Unexpected Quarters (Harlem's Deck 17)
Paul Smith
Business & Investing / Leadership
Following the disastrous events at Masquerade, Elliot finds himself a wanted man. Who will he turn to? Come across 'Harlem's Deck' for the first time? Check out 'Harlem's Deck: First Hand', which collates the first twelve episodes of Elliot and Jaret's story.Following the disastrous events at Masquerade, Elliot finds himself a wanted man. Who will he turn to? (...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest...*Come across 'Harlem's Deck' for the first time? Check out 'Harlem's Deck: First Hand', which collates the first twelve episodes of Elliot and Jaret's story.
Unexpected Demands
Kaje Harper
~ He'd rather fight enemy wolves and rogue humans than face his own heart. ~When Aaron took down a violent, power-crazed wolf and inherited half a pack, he knew being Alpha wasn't going to be easy. A week later, he's finding out what an understatement that was. Other werewolves are calling for the extermination of his pack's gay wolf, or for Aaron's own death, and the risk of exposure to humans is growing.Aaron can't afford to let his long-suppressed sexuality escape his rigid control. When one of his younger wolves is in trouble, it's simply Aaron's job as Alpha to help and protect him. But keeping a cool distance from a young man who appeals to all his senses could be Aaron's toughest challenge.(This is a lightly-edited rerelease of the 2012 original. Content warning for substance abuse, some violence.)
An Unexpected Guest
Part #9.10 of "Guild Hunter" series by Nalini Singh
Paranormal Romance / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Romance
Short story that features in the December 2016 newsletter complementing the Guild Hunter series.
Hired by the Unexpected Billionaire
Susan Meier
He could be her future......if she can escape her past.Danny Manelli's world turns upside down when he discovers he's the heir of a scandal-plagued billionaire—and that he has a son of his own! Danny needs a nanny fast! And Marnie Olsen is perfect—she soothes little Jax and calms Danny's soul! The more they share, the closer they get—until a secret from Marnie's past threatens to destroy everything...
Unexpected Love
Part #3 of "Seasons of Redemption" series by Andrea Boeshaar
Literature & Fiction / Romance
Nurse Lorenna Fields always took her job at Chicago's Lakeview Hospital seriously, determining never to become personally involved with her patients. Then a mysterious man with eyes like onyx is admitted after a shipwreck on Lake Michigan. He has lost his memory and sight. Renna feels a special kinship with this man and dubs him Mr. Blackeyes. Soon the two build a strong trusting friendship, and Renna shares her faith in the Lord. But she dreads the day her patient will recover. His memory will take him away from her to family and friends now forgotten, and his regained sight will reveal a secret about herself that Renna has been trying hard to hide. But someone else besides Renna doesn't want "Mr. Blackeyes"to remember the past...and may not allow him to live to see the future.
